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Pakistan Strikes 22 Locations in Afghanistan, 274 Taliban Members Dead – Kabul Calls for Dialogue

Published February 27, 2026, 14:11
Pakistan Strikes 22 Locations in Afghanistan, 274 Taliban Members Dead – Kabul Calls for Dialogue

Pakistan launched airstrikes on 22 locations in Afghanistan, claiming 274 deaths of Taliban officials and fighters. The strikes were carried out in areas such as Kabul, Kandahar, and the provinces of Paktia, Nangarhar, and Khost. Pakistan claims the targets were carefully selected and that there were no civilian casualties. Kabul is seeking a diplomatic solution and is calling for international pressure for de-escalation. Various countries, including China, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, have offered to mediate to resolve the crisis. Russia and China are calling on both sides to stop cross-border attacks and resolve their differences through diplomatic means. The escalation of relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan is causing concern in the international community.